Best Lighting Stores in Toronto

Interior lighting is a very important feature that has a substantial impact on both the aesthetic and functional aspects of every interior design. Lighting sets the mood of a room, highlights important elements such as paintings or antique accessories, and of course illuminates areas for daily activities like cooking or reading. Furthermore lighting comprises approximately 10 per cent of an average family’s energy bills. Choosing the proper lighting is therefore crucial for both the appearance of your home and your wallet.

Fortunately, Toronto has an abundance of exquisite lighting stores that offer a huge diversity of lighting designs and brands. Here is a short list of the best lighting stores in Toronto, where you’ll definitely find the lighting solution you’re looking for.

Eclectic Revival is a lovely antique shop with very kind staff that will always help you and tell you a lot of useful information. It’s very clean and perfectly organized, so things are easy to find. Eclectic Revival was founded in 1985, and at that time, they were selling all kinds of antiques — from furniture and architectural pieces to glass, china. and other smaller pieces. However, their interest in lighting grew, and nowadays they’re selling exclusively antique lighting.

They offer a vast amount of different types of period lighting, including oil, electric, gas, and combination fixtures. Moreover, they also provide restoration work on old vintage pieces. Prices here vary according to what you’re looking for, so you can find pieces of different values.

Ultra Lighting is one of the best contemporary design lighting stores in Toronto. “Service is awesome and staff is super friendly.“ Their selection of modern lighting is vast, including many different types of standing lamps, lighting fixtures, ceiling fixtures, lamp shades, and much more.

This lighting boutique also offers professional, in-home lighting consultations and advice to help you to find the best solutions for your home. Prices at Ultra Lighting are more than attractive; apparently, they’re about a quarter less than many major retailers.

Casa Di Luce offers the best modern and contemporary European light fixtures in Toronto. Their range includes products of more than 20 manufacturers, such as Calligaris, Swarovski, Schonbek, Sillux, Tonin Casa, Masiero, Artemide, Flos, etc. The staff of this high-end boutique are always willing to help their customers to find the best lighting solution for their homes.

For many years, Casa Di Luce has been receiving very positive reviews. Their reputation grew rapidly, and nowadays it’s one of the most popular lighting shops in Toronto. If you’re looking for a quality modern European lighting fixture, this is the right place for you.

Union Lighting and Furnishings is Canada’s largest lighting showroom, with a range of products for every budget. The showroom is organized as a series of different rooms, each with several fixtures, standing lamps, etc. It’s only natural that it sometimes might take a bit longer to find someone to help you in such a huge complex, but the staff here is generally very professional and friendly.

This store is very popular amongst Torontonians, mainly due to its frequent sales and discounts. Toronto Life magazine recognized Union as one of the city’s best shopping destinations. Moreover, they received both the most prestigious industry awards, the famous ARTS award for Best International Lighting Showroom and Residential Lighting Magazine’s Showroom of the year.

Living Light is a chain of specialized lighting stores with three locations in Toronto. They’ve got a decent selection and provide perfect services, including expert consultations and repairs. The philosophy of Living Light is to provide their customers with “light for living.“ This means “offering products that are pleasing and practical, to fit each customer´s needs and circumstances.“

You’ll quickly realize that they are very successful in pursuing their philosophy right after entering one of their stores. Experienced staff members are always available to give you useful advice when browsing through their quality products.

MORBA is an all-encompassing, Scandinavian, mid-century home design store with many beautiful lighting fixtures and lamps. They’ve got the most funky and creative collection of both classic and contemporary hanging lamps and fixtures in Toronto.

“We strive to bring rare and unique, plus time-tested icons of design directly to you the customer in a friendly, knowledgeable manner.“ Their shop is a bit more crammed, and it definitely isn’t the cheapest shop around, but it’s worth it.

Artemide is a high-end lighting retail showroom located in the Distillery District that has an extensive selection of contemporary and Italian design lighting pieces. They specialize in all kinds of lighting, varying from ordinary standing lamps for homes to large, sophisticated installations for lighting public, and private professional activities.

Their products are among the best on the market, both in terms of technology and aesthetics, so if you’re willing to spend a bit more for exclusive lighting pieces, you should try Artemide.

Luminart Lighting has provided architectural lighting for both exteriors and interiors since 1996. They offer high-quality products with a specific and innovative design. Their showroom is located in the Distillery District. They specialize mostly in modern and contemporary lighting solutions.

Luminart Lighting provides their clients with professional consultations so that they can find a lighting solution that meets their needs. The lighting fixtures at Luminart are more pricey than in other lighting stores; however, if you’re looking for contemporary lighting pieces, Luminart is one of the best shops in town.

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21 thoughts on “Best Lighting Stores in Toronto”

March 28, 2012 at 10:40 am

Richard says:

One of the best lighting stores not on your list is St. James Vintage Lighting located at 486270 30 Side RD Shelburne On. #Hwy 10 and 30th Side Road North of Orangeville. Buyers are pleasantly surprised by the quality inventory but also the purchaser friendly pricing. They offer trading and do repairs on site as well as custom welding and design.
A worthwhile trip for fun and adventure!

Thank you for this overview all of the interesting lighting stores in GTA. I just wanted to let you know about my new lighting show room located in Oakville. We have just opened. Our website is http://www.LightsOn.ca
Welcome!

Best regards,

Alla

June 25, 2012 at 9:53 am

Chris says:

Eclectisaurus is a great downtown shop for Vintage & Antique lighting. Their selection includes Art Deco, Eames Era, Mid-Century Modern periods for chandeliers, wall, floor, and table lamps, etc.. The owner is helpful, and her prices are fair.

I recently bought a beautiful pair of end table lamps there.

249 Gerrard Street East, 416-934-9009

July 16, 2012 at 2:47 pm

Lighting Originals says:

Good recommendatipns but you missed out a very important lighting store with great styles and designs as well as prices – Lighting Originals!

Hi Jamie
We also offer a huge selection of Vintage and Antique lighting including Vintage Industrial Lighting.
In addition we offer a full service custom lighting division catering to restaurants and interior designers.
Over 3000 lights on display showroom in the heart of Toronto’s Home and Design District at Victorian Revival/Vintage Lighing 1150 Castlefield Ave 416 789 1704

October 28, 2012 at 9:47 am

Chetan says:

Rest of reviews dont come up even after clicking “like”

December 10, 2012 at 3:29 pm

Gara Nail says:

I am looking to the contemporary lights/curved metal, shinny on one side satin on other side type finish. It was on Candis Olson 12/8/12 Candice Tells All show. It is stunning and I am interested to know more about it.
Thank you.
Gara Nail

Thank you for posting these great info on lighting stores in toronto. We also have launched a lighting supply chain, LED lightings for residential and commercial use at Durmaled.

February 24, 2013 at 12:54 pm

dave says:

thanks so much for this article. i am doing a complete renovation of my three story house. a word of advice to all of these stores that do not offer pricing online, you’ve lost a potential customer, looking to spend a great deal of money as i plan lighting solutions for every room in my house.

HI Dave. We have been making replicas of lighting since 1978. see our websites. We may be able to help you on your project . Walt

April 6, 2013 at 8:19 am

Riccardo says:

Hi Jamie,
we are looking to expand our market to Canada and we ship there free of charge.
If you’ll ever need some Murano glass lighting from Italy, feel free to contact me or visit our website at http://www.murano-glass-chandeliers.com.
Best regards, Riccardo.

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